Glassy Mountain Preserve, SC; a Saunter

We are the Sloth Hiking Group: “We will get there when we get there.” We dare to go where the ‘real’ hike groups don’t !!
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I am going to explore the Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve near Pickens, SC; Up to 14 ppl are welcome to join me.
Hike Distance: 1.3 mi Accum ascent: 350 ft; In&Out.
Pace: 1.0mph – because I’m an ol’ Codger.
Difficulty: A steady climb on an established trail.
We will stop at a restaurant after the hike. Da Vimen will decide where..;-)
Drive time: 50 min/42 mi 1-way
Apprx return time: 2 pm (=4.0 hrs)
Carpool contributions appreciated. $4.00 suggested
Weather Check: Pickens, SC
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 3 driver(s) (=12ppl)
We suggest open windows while carpooling. Only you know your own health status so judge accordingly if an event may endanger your health or the health of others.
Please bring an extra pair of shoes to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
Incessant prattlers will be assumed to be having an affair. My attempts to quiet the prattlers has failed. This has become a ‘social networking’ event.
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT HIKE. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs. Dogs (and Masters) required to be ‘on-leash'. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
Mountain Trolls are thieves; Zip your backpacks tight.
This is a Scouting hike – I’ve not been here before.
Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve is a 65-acre preserve located just minutes from downtown Pickens. Glassy Mountain is a piedmont monadnock (an isolated mountain in the Piedmont region), and it is home to many rare and threatened plant species. Take a short hike to one of the mountain's many granite rock faces to witness breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. At the top, view Table Rock State Park, Caesers Head State Park, and the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.
Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve has a moderate to strenuous uphill climb that reaches just over 1.3 miles RT out-and-back in length to the summit. 350 ft accum ascent.
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: : The organizer of this event is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, by signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), Hendo Fun Friends, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group. The leader(s) also has the right to use any images collected on this trip for recording on website photo collections.
gordie's contact: CurmudgeonHiker@gmail.com
(before day of hike): 828.393.0297 (talk & text)
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